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For Scenesters
Beatnik
Which came first, the crowds or the Instagram posts? No matter. Either way, you’ll find yourself clamoring along with everyone else for shakshuka with duck eggs, Bloody Mary in hand. 1604 W. Chicago Ave., East Ukrainian Village, beatnikchicago.com
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For Kids
Café Marie-Jeanne
Two reasons: First, the petite-portioned kids’ menu, which offers silver dollar pancakes and scrambled eggs that are simple enough to please picky little ones but delicious enough that you’ll actually enjoy eating their leftovers. Second, the convenient location next to Peach Fuzz, one of the city’s cutest toy stores — the perfect reward for good brunch behavior. 1000 N. California Ave., Humboldt Park, cafe-marie-jeanne.com
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For Foodies
Virtue
After several years serving lauded small plates at MK, chef Erick Williams is slinging his Southern-inflected dishes (like brioche with ham and pig’s ears) in a more accessible setting. It feels like a steal. 1462 E. 53rd St., Hyde Park, virtuerestaurant.com